Comparison

BasicCalc vs Large Text Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BasicCalc

This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculation modes with a clean interface and large buttons. It features a persistent history of your last 30 operations and works offline on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Basic and Scientific calculation modes
  • Large, easy-to-tap buttons
  • Persistent calculation history (last 30 ops)
  • Works offline
  • Dark theme option
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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*** #1 App Calculator in 10 countries! *** No ads or Purchases, just Math! *** BIG Buttons! *** Basic and Simple! ----------------------------------------------------- BasicCalc is the calculator that adapts to you. Start in Basic mode for everyday math, then switch to Scientific mode when you need more power — all in one tap. BASIC MODE • Clean, distraction-free calculator for daily use • Large buttons designed for easy tapping • Left-to-right calculation — what you see is what you get SCIENTIFIC MODE • Full scientific calculator with proper operator precedence • Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan • Logarithms: ln, log • Powers and roots: x², x³, √, ∛, ^ • Constants: π, e, random number generator • Parentheses for complex expressions • Degree/Radian toggle • 2nd button doubles available functions SMART FEATURES • Persistent calculation history — review your last 30 operations • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Dark theme — easy on your eyes • No account needed, no internet required Download BasicCalc — the only calculator you need.

About

Large Text Calculator

Features
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Large Text Calculator is a simple calculator with large, easy-to-read numbers and big buttons. Use it for everyday calculations such as checking prices, calculating percentages, or adding up expenses. Features: • Large, clear number display • Big buttons for easy tapping • Simple, uncluttered layout • Percentage calculations • Dark, high-contrast design • Haptic feedback on button press Useful for: • Anyone who finds small text hard to read • Seniors and older adults • Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-read calculator No unnecessary complexity — just a practical calculator for everyday use.

Screenshots

BasicCalc3 screens
Large Text Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BasicCalc at none against Large Text Calculator's shown. Large Text Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BasicCalc ships an update every 17 months, Large Text Calculator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BasicCalc versus Large Text Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasicCalcLarge Text Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo BellosoTAKESHI KIMIYAMA

In-app purchases

None

BasicCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Large Text Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BasicCalc free?
BasicCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Large Text Calculator free?
Large Text Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BasicCalc or Large Text Calculator have ads?
Large Text Calculator shows ads; BasicCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, BasicCalc or Large Text Calculator?
BasicCalc ships an update every 17 months, and Large Text Calculator every 3 days. Most recently, BasicCalc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Large Text Calculator on November 10, 2026.

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